Arkansas Tech University Rankings by Salary Score
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Arkansas Tech University's Top Ranking
Arkansas Tech University is ranked on 1 list of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at Arkansas Tech University
We calculated a salary score for each of Arkansas Tech University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Arkansas Tech University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for ATU Associate Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $13,130 | $42,120 | |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | $20,190 | $25,190 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $26,170 | $17,790 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $20,210 | $24,810 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not Reported | $23,340 | |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $16,000 | $38,650 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $20,000 | $62,150 |
Salary Scores for ATU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $45,380 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $19,250 | $33,570 | |
| Biology, General | $16,000 | $25,190 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $18,750 | $31,240 | |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $17,990 | $48,430 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $21,500 | $33,140 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $23,800 | $46,480 | |
| Computer Systems Analysis | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | Not Reported | $27,670 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $18,000 | $70,680 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $11,430 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Not Reported | $30,550 | |
| History | $25,500 | $26,350 | |
| Homeland Security | $23,500 | $38,290 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $28,250 | $29,690 | |
| Journalism | $23,500 | $21,230 | |
| Mathematics | Not Reported | $34,350 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $17,050 | $60,880 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $22,700 | $30,800 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | $20,900 | $28,750 | |
| Psychology, General | $18,330 | $25,480 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $16,490 | $57,190 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $22,200 | $21,510 | |
| Sociology | $22,000 | $24,870 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $18,250 | $30,690 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $18,370 | $34,280 | |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $21,790 | $28,960 |
Salary Scores for ATU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | $40,080 | $39,100 | |
| Education, Other | Not Reported | $38,720 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $55,290 | |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Not Reported | $47,260 | |
| Homeland Security | Not Reported | $37,590 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $28,330 | $37,330 | |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | $14,090 | $45,380 |
Most Recent Reviews
Arkansas Tech University is a quaint campus setting. All the resources necessary for study with vibrant on campus activities and a community ready to welcome students off campus. Affordable and array of scholarships available as well. Great degree programs with generally small student-teacher ratios which allow students to really know their peers and professors. Highly recommended for students looking for an extra bit of guidance or seeking to explore different majors before making a final choice.
I transferred to Arkansas Tech after 4 years of school at UA-Fort Smith. The biggest difference right off the bat was the helpfulness of the administration. If I needed assistance, or guidance, the staff at Tech were right there to help. They were kind, efficient and tackled any problem I had with ease. The teaching staff was great. Each one had their own style but they were each equally effective and showed they truly cared about the success or failure of their students. These are perfect examples of how... Read More